"Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
03/21/2016 at 18:42 • Filed to: Mercedes, W213
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"Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
03/21/2016 at 18:42 • Filed to: Mercedes, W213 | 2
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Last year we had the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , a fine example of Japanese engineering prowess.
This year we find ourselves something new, the Mercedes W213 or, for those not familiar with its stable name, the new E Class.
Lots of LEDs (the headlights have 84 individually controlled LEDs which allow them to dip, follow curves and if you pay enough to set themselves to suit whatever the satnav says is coming up), two large screens to replace the traditional instruments (unless you’re a cheapskate and opt for the most basic model) and semi autonomous steering.
Power by the usual petrol and diesel engines, beginning with a 2.0 diesel four and working upwards to two AMGs by way of one of those plug-in hybrid thingies.
Nine automatic gears as standard unless you go for an AMG when you only get seven.
Yes, you can get a manual. Evidence here. Doesn’t have nine gears though.
Shmevans
> Cé hé sin
03/21/2016 at 22:40 |
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Where can you get a manual E-Class? I just checked configurators for the UK, Australia, Germany and none of them have it. I know North America isn’t getting one either. I did however find that picture you posted as proof for the manual on the Storage Package pop-up. (double cup holders!!)
And I wouldn’t exactly call someone who buys any E-Class a cheapskate.
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Cé hé sin
> Shmevans
03/22/2016 at 06:01 |
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To quote my local Merc website:
“Your vehicle switches seamlessly between six gears, and the sophisticated engineering allows you to change gear as smoothly and rapidly as the driving conditions permit.
Perfectly synchronised with each engine variant, the 6-speed manual transmission delivers a high level of shift comfort, precision shifting and a harmonic shift sequence. It also supports comfortable, fuel-saving driving at low engine speeds.
Not available for the E 220 d and E 350 d.
The 6-speed manual transmission for petrol engines is scheduled to be available from the 3rd quarter of 2016 and for diesel engines from the 2nd quarter of 2017.”